Quotes of the Week

Paul Trow
Friday 09 October 1992 23:02 BST
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What I would really like is for people who want to throw stones to throw them in the Serpentine instead, and then jump in after them. Reg Burr, Millwall's chairman, after Wednesday's Coca- Cola Cup game against Arsenal.

They are truly hooked on the dirty dollar of the tobacco industry. Peter Staples, Australia's health minister, after cricketer Greg Matthews was fined by the ACB for crushing cigarettes in an anti-smoking advertisement.

What is the point of going back to the hotel, having a drink at the bar, talking a lot of bullshit? Vijay Singh, the Fijian golfer, on why he prefers work to play.

I'm not fighting Bruno. There's more chance of it snowing in August. Evander Holyfield, the world heavyweight champion.

Imagine having guys' matches judged by these broads who can't see anything because it's too fast for them. Marc Rosset, the Olympic tennis champion, on women line-judges.

You're just pissable. Deb Richard, the American golfer, to the starter for mispronouncing her name at the Solheim Cup.

The perfect result is 0-0. Goals are caused by defensive mistakes. Annibale Frossi, a former Italian international and coach.

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